Noise

[jj1966]

Any ideas,

My 05 wrx is the wifes daily driver, couple of days ago she mentions it has developed a squeeling kind of noise and she had to drop a gear as it seemed as it was holding back a bit.

I went for a run tonight, sounds like the noise is coming from the front, wont go away when you press the brake and she is right in 4th / 5th it's holding back.

At slow speed knock it out of gear and free wheel and it might be me but felt as though it isn't rolling as loose as it should be, got home after a 5/10 minute run and the drivers caliper is warm to touch but the passenger side was much hotter in fact quite a bit hotter.

I am no mechanic but think that we a have siezed brake caliper.

Any ideas and if it is a caliper where can I get a replacement.

Cheers

John

[badbaz]

WRX calipers frequently seize up - kits of seals and or pistons are readily available and that would sort your issue.

[jj1966]

WRX calipers frequently seize up - kits of seals and or pistons are readily available and that would sort your issue.

Thanks Baz, so no need to replace the caliper any suggestions where to get the kits.

Cheers

John

[badbaz]

Not replace the caliper - the calipers need refurbed - Camskill was a good supplier of kits I believe - just google WRX four pot caliper refurb or similar

[jj1966]

Not replace the caliper - the calipers need refurbed - Camskill was a good supplier of kits I believe - just google WRX four pot caliper refurb or similar

Thanks

[spect]

Good luck, as badbaz says it is quite a common fault on various cars and simple to fix as well as relatively cheap.

[davey l wrx]

Or Godspeed do an exchange on calipers, sending out a nicely refurbed set.

[jj1966]

Thanks Guy's

Will get the wheels off and have a look at it properly and take it from there.

Cheers

John

[pec0]

Alright mate, had a similar problem last month with my 05 wrx. The caliper pistons are chrome plated, after a while they can corrode and they start to stick.

To do the job properly you need new pistons and seals which is fine but will cost approximately £100 - this is for stainless steel pistons and all the seals etc.

However, for £200 you can get your calipers professional refurbed and ready to fit - this is the option I chose and the quality is excellent.

Godspeed have a good name but I found them difficult to get hold of (no reply to email or phone) - probably just unlucky.

I decided to use Scooby Worx - £350 up front then refund of £150 when you send them your old calipers. Service and quality was excellent and importantly they refunded my £150 with no problems.

Would definitely recommend them.

Whatever you decide best of luck.

Cheers

Ross.

[jj1966]

Alright mate, had a similar problem last month with my 05 wrx. The caliper pistons are chrome plated, after a while they can corrode and they start to stick.

To do the job properly you need new pistons and seals which is fine but will cost approximately £100 - this is for stainless steel pistons and all the seals etc.

However, for £200 you can get your calipers professional refurbed and ready to fit - this is the option I chose and the quality is excellent.

Godspeed have a good name but I found them difficult to get hold of (no reply to email or phone) - probably just unlucky.

I decided to use Scooby Worx - £350 up front then refund of £150 when you send them your old calipers. Service and quality was excellent and importantly they refunded my £150 with no problems.

Would definitely recommend them

Whatever you decide best of luck.

Cheers

Ross.

Thanks Ross,

I will get the wheels off and confirm calipers is my problem, then decide which way to go.

Cheers

John

[jj1966]

Cheers for the help guy's,

Problem confirmed as, near side caliper completly seized, off side been doing all the work and worn the pads right down.

Going for the replacement caliper and new pads route.

Cheers

John